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North must work together on safety after Pelican Narrows deaths: Belanger
Member of Parliament and Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger said Northern leaders need to build a long-term community safety plan for Pelican Narrows and across northern communities that goes beyond policing and focuses on youth, mental health and local support.Belanger made the comments followin...
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GOLFING FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament celebrates 30-year milestone
More than 200 golfers took part in the Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament at the North Battleford Golf and Country Club in support of the Battlefords Health Care Foundation. This year marked the 30th anniversary of the tournament in honour of the late Wayne Pruden, an autobody mechanic who worked in the Battlefords ...
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GOLFING FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament celebrates 30-year milestone
More than 200 golfers took part in the Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament at the North Battleford Golf and Country Club in support of the Battlefords Health Care Foundation. This year marked the 30th anniversary of the tournament in honour of the late Wayne Pruden, an autobody mechanic who worked in the Battlefords ...
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Former church coversion, nearly $900K paving project among items before North Battleford council
A proposal to convert a former church into a dance studio, a nearly $900,000 paving contract and more than $400,000 in equipment purchases are among the matters scheduled to come before North Battleford city council on Monday. Council will consider a discretionary use application from Annette's School of Dance to estab...
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SMILE COOKIES
Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign raises more than $28,000 for student activity fund
A Tim Hortons fundraising campaign in the Battlefords and Meadow Lake has raised $28,610 for the Living Sky Innovation Fund's Everyone Can Play initiative.The funds will help Living Sky School Division students participate in extracurricular activities by covering costs such as registration fees, travel and equipment.T...
Jun 04, 2026
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From Meadow Lake rodeo kid to national contender: Marshall Senger chasing PBR Canada dream
The first time Marshall Senger realized bull riding was more than just a weekend thrill, he was sitting in the stands at the Meadow Lake Rodeo.He had just climbed off a steer, dust still clinging to his jeans, adrenaline still coursing through him. Looking over at his mother, the teenager made a declaration that would ...
Jun 04, 2026
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The power of a chance
More than a job: How a North Battleford restaurant is opening doors to reintegration
When Mette Friggstad graduated from high school, she felt something was missing.A purpose and a routine. Living with autism spectrum disorder, she spent months looking for work."My experience of finding a job was pretty difficult," Friggstad said. "I have been through a couple of few interviews, hoping t...
Jun 04, 2026
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ROAD SAFETY
Residents call for stop signs as Battleford examines traffic concerns
Speeding and the misuse of traffic signs are among the biggest concerns facing Battleford town council this spring.One area drawing particular concern is the stretch of 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue between 22nd Street and 12th Street."I think it's probably one of the areas where we get the most complaints about speed...
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paNOW wins storytelling honour at Western Canadian media conference
paNOW.com has been recognized for its extensive and evolving coverage of the devastating Christmas Day fire that destroyed the Salvation Army building in Prince Albert, earning a News & Storytelling Excellence Award at the 2026 FWD Conference in Kelowna.The award highlights journalism that demonstrates accuracy, cr...
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Gambling addiction trending younger
'A casino in your pocket': Expert weighs in on online gambling boom
As the Saskatchewan government warns about fake online gambling ads circulating on social media, addiction experts say the greater concern is the growing risk of gambling addiction linked to increased exposure to online betting and casino-style platforms.Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) contracted a brand impers...
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Multiple homicides
North must work together on safety after Pelican Narrows deaths: Belanger
Member of Parliament and Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger said Northern leaders need to build a long-term community safety plan for Pelican Narrows and across northern communities that goes beyond policing and focuses on youth, mental health and local support.Belanger made the comments followin...
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Jess Moskaluke is our special guest on the Saskatchewan Country Closeup. She tells us about life as a new mom, brand new music and getting back playin...
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Replaces GST rebate
Federal grocery benefit starts today for northern Saskatchewan residents
Some residents in Saskatchewan should start seeing a new federal grocery benefit today. Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River MP Buckley Belanger said the one-time payment is part of the transition to the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which replaces the GST/HST credit in July. The federal government...
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Economy adds 88,000 jobs as unemployment rate falls to 6.6%: StatCan
OTTAWA - The labour market rebounded with a surprise gain of 88,000 jobs in May, partially offsetting a bigger drop in employment since the start of the year, Statistics Canada said Friday.The agency said the unemployment rate fell to 6.6 per cent in May, down from 6.9 per cent in April.StatCan said May's gains were th...
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GOLFING FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament celebrates 30-year milestone
More than 200 golfers took part in the Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament at the North Battleford Golf and Country Club in support of the Battlefords Health Care Foundation. This year marked the 30th anniversary of the tournament in honour of the late Wayne Pruden, an autobody mechanic who worked in the Battlefords ...
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FROM THE ICE TO THE MOUND
Former North Stars draft pick kicks off baseball season with the Saskatoon Berries
Jackson Fox is swapping skates for cleats this summer, with the former Battlefords North Stars draft pick joining the Saskatoon Berries of the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL).With a 4-1 record, Fox's Berries currently sit atop the WCBL early in the year. "We've been playing really good baseball," he s...
Jun 04, 2026
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New bling
VIDEO: Riders receive 2025 Grey Cup Championship rings
All members of the 2025 Saskatchewan Roughriders team were presented with their Grey Cup Championship rings this weekend.A special ceremony on Sun, May 31 saw the commemorative championship rings presented to players, coaches and team staff.Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris, linebacker Jameer Thurman, long snapper ...
Jun 02, 2026
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STICKING AROUND
North Stars announce Logan returning as head coach, GM for next season
After his first season behind the bench for the Battlefords North Stars, Connor Logan is staying put. The club announced the reigning SJHL Coach of the Year will return as head coach and general manager for the 2026-27 season. In his rookie season as the Battlefords bench boss, Logan led the North Stars to a 35-15-4-2 ...
Jun 02, 2026
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Battlefords pickleball player brings home three medals from provincials
The Saskatchewan Pickleball Provincial Championship was held over the weekend in Regina, drawing competitors from across Saskatchewan. Just one player made the trip from North Battleford and happened to return home with a medal in every division he entered. Les Semchuk, who is 70 years old, won gold in 63-plus mixed do...
Jun 01, 2026
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add 13 to practice squad
Saskatchewan Roughriders finalize 2026 roster
The Saskatchewan Roughriders finalized their roster Saturday, adding 13 players to the practice roster while releasing 19 others ahead of the start of the 2026 CFL season.The moves comes just over 24 hours after training camp wrapped up at Mosaic Stadium, where coaches spent the final day evaluating talent before makin...
May 31, 2026
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Battlefords Profiles
SIGA Scholarship Program
SIGA is a progressive organization guided by principles rooted in First Nations heritage. One of these principles, Pimâcihowin, refers to making a living, and SIGA recognizes that education and continued learning are essential to doing so. We established the SIGA Scholarship Program to invest $120,000 in First Na...
Jun 03, 2026
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Community Investment Program
30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA's Community Investment Fund increased to $2 Million to Strengthen Saskatchewan Communities Increased investment to support local events, sports teams, fundraisers and cultural celebrations province-wideSASKATOON, SK - The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is proud to announce a significant expansion of i...
Apr 29, 2026
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$60 Million Economic Development
Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation Advances Plans For Future Casino Development With Support From SIGA
Battlefords, Saskatchewan - The Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation hosted an update on its exciting Casino and Resorts economic development project on Tuesday April 14, 2026, at The Ridge Interpretive Centre, Battlefords, Saskatchewan. The approximately $100 million project, which includes an i...
Apr 23, 2026
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Canada
Canada temporarily blocking livestock from Texas due to New World screwworm
OTTAWA - Canada is temporarily restricting the import of livestock from Texas over concerns about a parasitic fly with flesh-eating larvae. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says animals that are from Texas or were present in the state within 21 days...
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Eby says Canada's not-criminally-responsible system re-victimizes families
The provisions in the Criminal Code related to people found not criminally responsible by reason of mental disorder have resulted in a system that re-victimizes the family of three murdered children, British Columbia Premier David Eby said. The premier...
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Three U.K. men plead guilty in death of Owen Sound, Ont., restaurant owner
Three men from the United Kingdom who were extradited to Canada last year to face charges after a deadly confrontation with an Ontario restaurant owner over an unpaid bill pleaded guilty on Friday. The men, who are from the same family, were charged in...
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Toronto officials say they raised concerns with FIFA about stadium water bottle ban
TORONTO - Toronto officials have raised their concerns with FIFA about its decision to ban soccer fans from bringing reusable water bottles to World Cup stadiums, citing health risks such as dehydration during games played under the hot sun. Sharon Bol...
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B.C. man faces 21 charges in weapons, drug bust at Vancouver home in 2024
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia man faces 21 weapon and drug possession offences after Canadian border agents discovered a cache of firearms at a Vancouver home. The Canada Border Services Agency says in a news release that Dylan James Kennedy appeared ...
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ITK president says Indigenous languages office's mandate needs to be re-examined
OTTAWA - Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed says allegations of financial mismanagement and a toxic workplace at the Office of the Commissioner for Indigenous Languages are disheartening, and he hopes the federal government seizes the moment ...
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Matsui advances to November ballot in reelection bid for California House seat
California Democratic Rep. Doris Matsui has advanced to the November ballot after facing a reelection challenge from a younger Democrat. Matsui, 81, has been in Congress since she replaced her late husband, former Rep. Bob Matsui, in the ...
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US military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wisc. (AP) - The U.S. military said it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic's coastal surveillance radar sites in response. "Th...
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Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) - President Donald Trump said on Friday that he wants his new acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, to cut the office, which has already been significantly scaled back during his second term. Trum...
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A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries
BOSTON (AP) - A federal judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the U.S. In a ruling ...
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Virginia man gets life in prison for double murder scheme in affair with Brazilian au pair
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) - A Virginia man who was having an affair with the family's Brazilian au pair was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole for the murder of his wife and a man who was lured to the couple's home as a fall guy. B...
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Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year's tournament, citing costs and politics
Soccer fans will soon crisscross continents to see their beloved national teams compete on the sport's grandest stage, the World Cup. They'll pack bars and fan zones, singing chants and debating who is going to win it all. This time, however, it's diff...
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